Born for You [ENHANCED]

Kathie Lee

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 2, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 2, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Valley
• ASIN: B00004SCDN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,993 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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Best known these days for her daytime talk-show stint with Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford is an accomplished vocalist, especially on slow, sentimental ballads. On Born for You, she tackles plenty of cabaret favorites that focus on the theme of lasting love. With influences that range from jazz ("Moondance") to classical ("On My Way to You"), Lee does her best to liven up these well-worn standards with her smooth-as-silk voice. "Circle Game" and "Only My Pillow Knows" feature subtle contributions from Dolly Parton, "Child in Me" employs a children's chorus, and a string section accompanies Lee on the title track. Unfortunately, many new listeners will find Lee's impeccable tone on these songs monotonous and disappointing. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised, May 22, 2000

By A Customer

I've never been a fan of the vocals of Kathie Lee since my personal preference is alternative or rock but I have a real appreciation for beautiful vocals and arrangements. "Born For You" is a wonderful surprise to me. I didn't expect to fall so in love with it. In fact, I thought I'd probably hand it right over to my Mom, but instead I think I'll buy her a copy of her own to enjoy. I've listened many times now and each time I find another favorite track. I highly recommend giving this CD a chance. You'll be totally surprised at the quality of both Kathie Lee's voice and the selections of the tracks.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Born For You Bores, September 13, 2000

By	Rick (Queens, NY) - See all my reviews

Kathie Lee's album is a poor example of an actress or a showhost who tries to be an artist. Her first three songs bores me to tears and she shows no sincerity and absolutely no soul. She is no Barbara Streisand. Kathie sounds just like a Karaoke singer.

I think I should get my money back on this album. I would not recommend anyone to buy this album. This is a waste of time and money.

25 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars what a beautiful idea to have a soundtrack of your life..., June 6, 2000

By	Kathy Bennett (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

Kathie Lee Gifford's cd is beautifully done and is a soundtrack of a life. Each selection ties in with the others in a smooth-flowing way. "Child in Me" features Cody and Cassidy Gifford. "Only My Pillow Knows" conveys the hurt,sadness and heartbreak of betrayal as well as any song on that topic I have ever heard. The entire collection is beautiful and comes with a booklet of photos as well as the printed lyrics. Bravo, Kathie Lee, for showing your depth of talent and emotion. We can only hope for more wonderful music.